NPI Hardware Co-op (8 month - January 2027)
Core
Design and debug test hardware and software sequences for new optical networking products (WL6e, WL6n, RLS, Hyper-Rail) to support the transition from prototype to production.
Role type
Co-op Hardware Engineer (Test & Validation)
Builds
Automated test environments and test hardware solutions for Ciena's R&D products
Domain
Telecommunications / Optical Networking / Hardware Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
C#, C, Python, Matlab, Linux development, PCB design, I2C, I3C, SPI, MDIO, 1-wire, SGMII, PCIE, analog and digital circuit analysis, lab equipment operation (DMMs, SMUs, Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Network Analyzers), in-circuit device programming
Preferred skills
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Technologies
C#, C, Python, Matlab, Linux, Windows, C2 interface, PMBUS, UART
Responsibilities
Implement software sequences and algorithms for testing electrical PCBs; Execute test sequences on initial prototypes; Aid in the design and development of test hardware solutions; Document test procedures; Use internal Data and Analytics tools to understand test parameters; Provide feedback regarding circuit operation and target specifications; Make automated test adjustments based on analysis
Seniority
Co-op (Undergraduate)